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Dehradun is a beautiful hill station in the foothills of the Shivalik ranges.

This scenic hill station has a spiritual side to it with a number of temples as well as an exciting and adventurous hue with paragliding, skiing, river rafting and angling. Dehradun is also a famous picnic spot with gardens, parks and widespread landscapes. There are various museums of unique nature at this place.
Dehradun also has unique natural formations like Guchu Pani and Sahastradhara.

Shopping:
Paltan Bazaar, is a busy shopping area at Dehradun.

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Robber's Cave / Guchu Pani

Entry Fees :₹ NA Time To Visit :7 am to 6 pm

Robber's Cave is popularly called Guchhipani or Guchu Pani. It is a 600 meters long river cave, located 7 kms from city center. The cave is divided into two main parts with its highest fall being 10 meters long. Robber’s cave is famous for a strange natural occurrence; a stream of water suddenly appears and then disappears underground, only to appear again a few yards away. It is surrounded by majestic hills and offers a glorious trek up the mountains. The place was believed to be used by the robbers to hide during the British Raj hence owing to its name. It is currently one of the popular tourist attractions in Dehradun.

Robber's Cave is popularly called Guchhipani or Guchu Pani. It is a 600 meters long river cave, located 7 kms from city center. The cave is divided into two main parts with its highest fall being 10 meters long. Robber’s cave is famous for a strange natural occurrence; a stream of water suddenly appears and then disappears underground, only to appear again a few yards away. It is surrounded by majestic hills and offers a glorious trek up the mountains. The place was believed to be used by the robbers to hide during the British Raj hence owing to its name. It is currently one of the popular tourist attractions in Dehradun.

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Sahastradhara

Entry Fees :₹ NA Time To Visit :8 am to 7 pm

The name Sahastradhara literally means ‘The Thousand Fold Spring’. It comprised of waterfalls, caves and steppe farming lands and provides a unique experience. The name is due to the water that drips from the limestone stalactites in the caves and its waterfalls. Flanked by the Baldi River and caves on each side, Sahastradhara is renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular picnic spot. It also attracts tourists because of the therapeutic values in its Sulphur filled water.
This place can be visited any time during the year; but the place dramatically turns up during the monsoon season with water comes gushing off the cliff. There is option to use ropeway cable car ride to get a better view of the place. Sahastradhara is located at a distance of 12 kms from city centre.

The name Sahastradhara literally means ‘The Thousand Fold Spring’. It comprised of waterfalls, caves and steppe farming lands and provides a unique experience. The name is due to the water that drips from the limestone stalactites in the caves and its waterfalls. Flanked by the Baldi River and caves on each side, Sahastradhara is renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular picnic spot. It also attracts tourists because of the therapeutic values in its Sulphur filled water.
This place can be visited any time during the year; but the place dramatically turns up during the monsoon season with water comes gushing off the cliff. There is option to use ropeway cable car ride to get a better view of the place. Sahastradhara is located at a distance of 12 kms from city centre.

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Forest Research Institute (FRI)

Entry Fees :₹ 15 Time To Visit :9 AM to 5:30 PM

Forest Research Institute (FRI) is India’s leading and one of its kind institutes in the field of forest research. Established in 1906, this architectural marvel has vast collection of forestry related items of display in its museums. Located on a lush green campus spread over 450 hectares, the FRI was constructed by the British and till date remains one of the grandest buildings built during colonial rule. The FRI is home to museums such as the Pathology Museum, Social Forestry Museum, Silviculture Museum, Timbra Museum, Non-Wood Forest Products Museum and the Entomology Museum. Visitors can also take advantage of guided tours on the campus of the FRI which take place daily.
Guided tours operate from 9 am to 1 pm and then from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
FRI is located at a distance of 5 kms from city centre.

Forest Research Institute (FRI) is India’s leading and one of its kind institutes in the field of forest research. Established in 1906, this architectural marvel has vast collection of forestry related items of display in its museums. Located on a lush green campus spread over 450 hectares, the FRI was constructed by the British and till date remains one of the grandest buildings built during colonial rule. The FRI is home to museums such as the Pathology Museum, Social Forestry Museum, Silviculture Museum, Timbra Museum, Non-Wood Forest Products Museum and the Entomology Museum. Visitors can also take advantage of guided tours on the campus of the FRI which take place daily.
Guided tours operate from 9 am to 1 pm and then from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
FRI is located at a distance of 5 kms from city centre.

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Kalinga war memorial

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Kalinga War Memorial was erected by the British to honour the Gurkhas. The monument depicts courage and brave story of Gurkhas, who fought the battle of Nalapani in 1814. It is located along the Sahastradhara road, at a distance of 5 kms from city centre. This war memorial is one of its kind, as it was built by Britishers to honour their opponents.

Kalinga War Memorial was erected by the British to honour the Gurkhas. The monument depicts courage and brave story of Gurkhas, who fought the battle of Nalapani in 1814. It is located along the Sahastradhara road, at a distance of 5 kms from city centre. This war memorial is one of its kind, as it was built by Britishers to honour their opponents.

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Tapkeshwar Temple

Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :9 am to 5:30 pm

Tapkeshwar is a temple inside a damp cave and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located at the edge of the Tons Nadi River. The water from the river, eventually drips off on the Shiv Ling. The name of the temple is derived as 'Tapkeshwar'; because of these water droplets dripping on the Shiv Ling from the roof of the cave. This water eventually disappears underground, only to reappear as a stream a few yards away from the temple. The Tapkeshwar Temple also has cool sulphur springs around its complex where pilgrims come to bathe. The temple is located at a distance of 5.5 kms from the city centre.

Tapkeshwar is a temple inside a damp cave and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located at the edge of the Tons Nadi River. The water from the river, eventually drips off on the Shiv Ling. The name of the temple is derived as 'Tapkeshwar'; because of these water droplets dripping on the Shiv Ling from the roof of the cave. This water eventually disappears underground, only to reappear as a stream a few yards away from the temple. The Tapkeshwar Temple also has cool sulphur springs around its complex where pilgrims come to bathe. The temple is located at a distance of 5.5 kms from the city centre.

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Malsi Deer Park / Dehradun Zoo

Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :9 am to 5 pm

Malsi Deer Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dehradun. It is a zoological park sitting at the foothills of the Shivaliks. Surrounded by Malsi Reserve Forest, this Deer Park is famous for sighting deers. The park is also home to other animals like tigers, Neelgai’s and Peacock’s. It also has a children park within the complex. This deer park is located at the distance of 10 kms city centre.

Malsi Deer Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dehradun. It is a zoological park sitting at the foothills of the Shivaliks. Surrounded by Malsi Reserve Forest, this Deer Park is famous for sighting deers. The park is also home to other animals like tigers, Neelgai’s and Peacock’s. It also has a children park within the complex. This deer park is located at the distance of 10 kms city centre.

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Rajaji National Park

Entry Fees :₹ 150 Time To Visit :6 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 6 pm

Spread over a massive 820 sq kms of land, the picturesque landscape of the Rajaji National Park of Dehradun is rich in biodiversity. The park houses wide range of wildlife, birds and fish species. It is also a major habitat of the Asian elephant and the Bengal Tiger in India.
The entry timings for the park are within sunrise to sunset, two times a day. i.e: Morning: 6 am to 9 am and Evening: 3 pm to 6 pm
Entrance fees is INR 150 for Indians and INR 600 for foreigners.

Spread over a massive 820 sq kms of land, the picturesque landscape of the Rajaji National Park of Dehradun is rich in biodiversity. The park houses wide range of wildlife, birds and fish species. It is also a major habitat of the Asian elephant and the Bengal Tiger in India.
The entry timings for the park are within sunrise to sunset, two times a day. i.e: Morning: 6 am to 9 am and Evening: 3 pm to 6 pm
Entrance fees is INR 150 for Indians and INR 600 for foreigners.

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Tapovan

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Tapovan is known to be the place the Guru Dronacharya performed his penance according to the Hindu epic Mahabharatha. The place is located on the banks of the River Ganges and is considered to be a major pilgrim spot. Tapovan is also known for its amazing meadows known as Nandavan which are trekked by various pilgrims and trekkers. Trekkers are also attracted to this place as it is situated just above the Gangotri Glacier. The Tapovan Ashram is located 6 kms from the city of Dehradun.

Tapovan is known to be the place the Guru Dronacharya performed his penance according to the Hindu epic Mahabharatha. The place is located on the banks of the River Ganges and is considered to be a major pilgrim spot. Tapovan is also known for its amazing meadows known as Nandavan which are trekked by various pilgrims and trekkers. Trekkers are also attracted to this place as it is situated just above the Gangotri Glacier. The Tapovan Ashram is located 6 kms from the city of Dehradun.

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Mindrolling Monastery / Tibetan Buddhist Temple

Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :9 am to 7pm

The Tibetan Buddhist temple is one of Dehradun’s famous landmarks and is known for its beautiful architecture, impressive interiors and peaceful surroundings. The temple was constructed in 1965 and is spread over five floors. The Tibetan Buddhist Temple contains statues of Buddha and ethereal wall paintings. The wall paintings inside the temple depicting the life of Lord Buddha are simply spectacular.Another major attraction of the temple is a 130 feet tall statue of Buddha, which was dedicated to the Dalai Lama.
Mindrolling Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Nyingma school of Buddhism. Founded in 1965, The Mindrolling Monastery houses the Ngagyur Nyingma College which is one of the largest Buddhist learning centers in India. The monastery has 35 meters high statue of Lord Buddha in Gold.

The Tibetan Buddhist temple is one of Dehradun’s famous landmarks and is known for its beautiful architecture, impressive interiors and peaceful surroundings. The temple was constructed in 1965 and is spread over five floors. The Tibetan Buddhist Temple contains statues of Buddha and ethereal wall paintings. The wall paintings inside the temple depicting the life of Lord Buddha are simply spectacular.Another major attraction of the temple is a 130 feet tall statue of Buddha, which was dedicated to the Dalai Lama.
Mindrolling Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Nyingma school of Buddhism. Founded in 1965, The Mindrolling Monastery houses the Ngagyur Nyingma College which is one of the largest Buddhist learning centers in India. The monastery has 35 meters high statue of Lord Buddha in Gold.

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The Museum / Zonal Museum

Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm (Closed on Sundays and public holidays)

Popular as the Zonal Museum, this museum specializes in the study, collection and display of artifacts related to the origin and survival of mankind on earth. The museum also seeks to explain the origin and social customs of the early inhabitants of people in the Himalayan foothills. This museum is located inside the Anthropological Survey of India and is one of popular tourist destination in Dehradun.

Popular as the Zonal Museum, this museum specializes in the study, collection and display of artifacts related to the origin and survival of mankind on earth. The museum also seeks to explain the origin and social customs of the early inhabitants of people in the Himalayan foothills. This museum is located inside the Anthropological Survey of India and is one of popular tourist destination in Dehradun.

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Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology

Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :9:30AM–5:30PM

Previously known as the Institute of Himalayan Geology, the facility is one of the best centers of Himalayan Geology in the country. The best attraction here is the museum that displays the diverse geographic locations of India and visitors often get to know a few stunning facts about the geology of different regions in India.

Previously known as the Institute of Himalayan Geology, the facility is one of the best centers of Himalayan Geology in the country. The best attraction here is the museum that displays the diverse geographic locations of India and visitors often get to know a few stunning facts about the geology of different regions in India.

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Lacchiwalla

Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :7 am to 7 pm

Lacchiwalla is a popular picnic spot situated at a distance of 22 kms from city centre. Lacchiwalla is renowned for its lush greenery, scenic beauty and pleasant climate all through the year. Its crafted around large forested area, with numerous man-made ponds. You can spot different species of birds here.

Lacchiwalla is a popular picnic spot situated at a distance of 22 kms from city centre. Lacchiwalla is renowned for its lush greenery, scenic beauty and pleasant climate all through the year. Its crafted around large forested area, with numerous man-made ponds. You can spot different species of birds here.

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Ram Rai Gurudwara

Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :5 am to 9 pm

Ram Rai Gurudwara was established by the seventh Sikh Guru, Ram Rai in the 16th century. The Gurudwara is a famous place of pilgrimage and is visited by many devotees regularly. The Gurudwara contains the Adi Granth Sahib, the holy books of Sikhs and has a large dining hall where free meals cooked in the Gurudwara’s community kitchen are served free to everyone.

Ram Rai Gurudwara was established by the seventh Sikh Guru, Ram Rai in the 16th century. The Gurudwara is a famous place of pilgrimage and is visited by many devotees regularly. The Gurudwara contains the Adi Granth Sahib, the holy books of Sikhs and has a large dining hall where free meals cooked in the Gurudwara’s community kitchen are served free to everyone.

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Sai Darbar Temple

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The Sai Darbar Tempel is one of the most colourful and popular temples in Dehradun. It is dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba and is situated in calm and peaceful location, which is at a distance of 9 kms from the city centre. The Sai Darbar Temple is constructed out of marble and the idol of Sai Baba is placed in the middle of the temple.

The Sai Darbar Tempel is one of the most colourful and popular temples in Dehradun. It is dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba and is situated in calm and peaceful location, which is at a distance of 9 kms from the city centre. The Sai Darbar Temple is constructed out of marble and the idol of Sai Baba is placed in the middle of the temple.

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Sahastradhara Heights

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Sahastradhara Heights is a theme park located 15 kms from Dehradun. It is situated opposite the Sahastradhara waterfalls. You can get a 360 degree view of the city of Dehradun from here. Sahastradhara Heights is a great place for children who can take advantage of facilities such as a virtual zoo, children’s park, rides, swings, video game parlour, wall climbing and water falls. Apart from that there are also dining, ropeway and sightseeing facilities as well.

Sahastradhara Heights is a theme park located 15 kms from Dehradun. It is situated opposite the Sahastradhara waterfalls. You can get a 360 degree view of the city of Dehradun from here. Sahastradhara Heights is a great place for children who can take advantage of facilities such as a virtual zoo, children’s park, rides, swings, video game parlour, wall climbing and water falls. Apart from that there are also dining, ropeway and sightseeing facilities as well.

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Lakshman Sidh Temple

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Laksham Sidh Temple is located at a distance of 12 kms from Dehradun. The Lakshman Sidh Temple is located in the heart of a dense forest and is the cremation site of Swami Lakshman Sidh, a renowned saint.
It is popular for its scenic beauty, peace and tranquility that the surrounding offers. The temple is also a great place for bird watchers, as the temple and its surrounding area is flocked by many birds across different species.

Laksham Sidh Temple is located at a distance of 12 kms from Dehradun. The Lakshman Sidh Temple is located in the heart of a dense forest and is the cremation site of Swami Lakshman Sidh, a renowned saint.
It is popular for its scenic beauty, peace and tranquility that the surrounding offers. The temple is also a great place for bird watchers, as the temple and its surrounding area is flocked by many birds across different species.

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Swarg Niwas Temple

Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :6 am to 12 noon and 5 pm to 9 pm

The Swarg Niwas Temple is located in Rishikesh, which is 45 kms from Dehradun. Constructed over thirteen floors, this temple is one of its kind, where each floor of this beautiful temple is dedicated to a different Hindu deity. The temple is painted orange from the outside and has a beautiful and unique construction, complete with slim towers atop the temple building. The terrace of the temple offers stunning views of the River Ganga and the Rishikesh Valley.

The Swarg Niwas Temple is located in Rishikesh, which is 45 kms from Dehradun. Constructed over thirteen floors, this temple is one of its kind, where each floor of this beautiful temple is dedicated to a different Hindu deity. The temple is painted orange from the outside and has a beautiful and unique construction, complete with slim towers atop the temple building. The terrace of the temple offers stunning views of the River Ganga and the Rishikesh Valley.

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Tiger Falls

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The Tiger Falls are located at Chakrata, which is at a distance of 87 kilometers from Dehradun. The water cascades down a height of 50 meters. We need to trek for 5 kms from Chakrata to reach this falls. The trekking route is dotted by lush greenery and forests rich with oak and rhododendron trees. The falling water collects in a little pond at the base of the falls and is a great place to relax and enjoy nature at its best and most beautiful.

The Tiger Falls are located at Chakrata, which is at a distance of 87 kilometers from Dehradun. The water cascades down a height of 50 meters. We need to trek for 5 kms from Chakrata to reach this falls. The trekking route is dotted by lush greenery and forests rich with oak and rhododendron trees. The falling water collects in a little pond at the base of the falls and is a great place to relax and enjoy nature at its best and most beautiful.

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Hemkund Sahib

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Hemkund Sahib is situated at a height of 4,329 meters above mean sea level, and is the highest gurudwara of Sikh Community. Reaching Hemkund Sahib gurudwara is an endurance trek as you need to walk 13 km to reach the pilgrimage spot. This gurudwara is located at a distance of 50 kms from Dehradun. Pilgrims often combine trek to the gurudwara with a trip to the Valley of Flowers National Park.

Hemkund Sahib is situated at a height of 4,329 meters above mean sea level, and is the highest gurudwara of Sikh Community. Reaching Hemkund Sahib gurudwara is an endurance trek as you need to walk 13 km to reach the pilgrimage spot. This gurudwara is located at a distance of 50 kms from Dehradun. Pilgrims often combine trek to the gurudwara with a trip to the Valley of Flowers National Park.

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There is/are 9 direct train(s) from New Delhi to Dehradun.

Dehradun also has its own airport providing air service to Delhi.

One of the easiest modes of transport within Dehradun is shared auto or auto rickshaws